Joshua Peach

Morgan Stanley brokers say the explosion of interest in the weight loss drugs will be far bigger than first thought. And these major companies could get hit.

Shares close higher. Perpetual confirms exclusive talks with KKR. Tech stocks rise ahead of Apple and Amazon earnings. Follow here for more

Australian shares move within 35 points of record close. China leaves rates on hold. Copper and gold at record highs. Follow updates here.

As retail sales data tops market expectations, Morningstar says some beaten-up retailer stocks may be ripe for a recovery.

Shares had the best day since 2022, the Aussie dollar fell, and bond yields tumbled after core inflation prompted traders to rapidly start pricing in a rate cut in Australia.

The central bank is expected to oversee a “straightforward” meeting this week, after last week’s inflation result took the heat out of tightening fears.

Regal’s investment chief Phil King is among those shrugging off the Nikkei’s worst sell-off in almost four decades and is betting on a big rebound.

But the decline has wreaked havoc on the ASX energy sector – already one of the worst-performing of the year to date – with Santos and Woodside both down.

Ice baths, soul readings and conspiracy theories: inside the growing men’s wellness movement.

Hedge funds are ditching their long-held bet against Pilbara Minerals and hunting for the sharemarket’s next big short target.